Thursday, February 3, 2011

Yasi and me? No worries, mates!

Yasi and me?  Water and power off. Many trees down but caravan and even awning mostly survived. So, we're lucky. Can't  speak for any others. Can report Cockatoos were still flying late yesterday and  some birds up and about today at tailend of the Yasi monster. But it may be a day or two before I get another look at a Metallic Starling (above). 
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11 comments:

  1. mickFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Great that you are OK and the caravan too. The new reports were quite horrendous!

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  2. Tyto TonyFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Hi Mick: Problem is sorting the hard news from the scary stuff, of which there's more than plenty at present.

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  3. DuncanFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Good to hear Tony, we've been thinking of you.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Wow Tony, we've been a bit concerned about you - very pleased to know that you, caravan and awning have survived. We only had a couple of hours of strong winds as Yasi's top edge gave us a glancing blow.
    All the best to you
    Barbara & Allen

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  5. Tyto TonyFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Thanks Duncan: I'm really very lucky because now have extension feeding petrol gen power to caravan. Not so green, but needs must.

    Hi Barbara, Allen: We down here might not think so, but Yasi's bend to southwest did the majority population at risk quite a favour. Good to hear you escaped lightly.

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  6. GouldiaeFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Good news Tony!
    Glad you don't have to head out to 'Isa to collect the van.
    Regards,
    Gouldiae.

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  7. SnailFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Excellent to read that everything's okay with you, Tony. No power at home, so no internet connection. Am leeching off a friend in Atherton today to catch up on as much as I can. (While he's wielding a chainsaw down on the coast.)

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  8. Tyto TonyFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Three ring bolts and some shelter from nearby camp kitchen meant caravan didn't budge, Gouldiae. Scarcely a leak in spite of decrepit fittings and cracked window. Back on town water since. Full electricity supply perhaps by midweek.

    Chainsaws, tractors and mighty mulching chippers - and us - going noisy and strong, Bronwen. Hope you get home to power soon. Nice, too, to have friends at these times.

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  9. RaeFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Tony glad to see you made it in one piece. Bit of a blow heh. I'll be able to venture into town tomorrow and check the Tyto Centre out. I've been told it's fine

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  10. Tyto TonyFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Gidday Rae: Info centre looked OK when I cycled by yesterday, but water not getting away from the new lagoons and I couldn't get into main lagoon because of fallen tree over mian entry track and flooded entry at north track.

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  11. Denis WilsonFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Hi Tony
    Glad you made it out the other side of Yasi OK.
    Cheers
    Denis

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